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5 News Otech expands its US footprint; Repsol to add recycled PP capacity; DSM launches AI colour tool; new steps towards bio-based PP; Asahi Kasei settles US PFAS lawsuit; Covestro draws line under Maezio.
13 Smart ideas push conductives ahead The rapid global pace of electrification, together with growing penetration of smart technologies, is fuelling interest in electrically conductive compounds.
25 Electric cars drive compound innovation Electric vehicle technologies will present opportunities for plastics but call for compounds that meet new performance and environmental requirements.
37 Electric vehicle market wired for growth The EV market calls for new cable products that meet some challenging new requirements, according to Eric Xirinachs.
43 Planning a sustainable future Global demand for sustainable compounds continues to grow. While the industry is rising to the challenge, recyclate availability and quality issues remain.
57 Preview: Compounding and Masterbatch Asia AMI’s first Compounding and Masterbatch Asia conference takes place in Bangkok, Thailand a the end of this month. We preview the event.
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